{"product_id":"corn-snake-tessera-charcoal-het-fire-sub-adult","title":"Corn Snake (Tessera Charcoal het. Fire) Sub-Adult","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eCorn Snake (Tessera Charcoal het. Fire)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"319\"\u003ePantherophis guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) in length, with a slender, agile build and smooth, glossy scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tessera Charcoal het. Fire Corn Snake is a sleek, cool-toned morph that combines the refined striping of Tessera with the smoky silver palette of Charcoal. The Charcoal gene removes both red and much of the yellow pigmentation, leaving behind a balanced mix of soft greys, silvers, and muted whites. The Tessera pattern adds structure through a sharp, continuous dorsal stripe and evenly organized side markings, emphasizing the morph’s metallic sheen and linear symmetry. Though the Fire gene is not visually expressed in this heterozygous form, it carries the potential for offspring with warmer highlights and subtle depth when bred with compatible partners. The result is a visually clean, silvery-grey Corn Snake with understated elegance and strong breeding potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A selectively bred form of the Corn Snake (\u003cem data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eP. guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e), produced through the combination of Tessera (dominant), Charcoal (recessive), and one copy of Fire (recessive carrier).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Corn Snakes inhabit a range of habitats across the southeastern United States, including forests, fields, and agricultural areas. In captivity, this morph thrives in naturalistic terrariums with soft substrate, climbing branches, and secure hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snakes are crepuscular, active during dawn and dusk. They are hardy, consistent feeders that adjust easily to stable captive conditions, making them dependable and rewarding snakes to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"1999\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 40-gallon terrarium (36” × 18” × 18”) or larger is ideal for adults. Use a soft, moisture-retentive substrate such as soil, coconut fibre, or a bioactive mix. Provide multiple hides, cork flats, and climbing branches to encourage exploration and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a daytime gradient of 75–82°F (24–28°C) with a basking area near 86–88°F (30–31°C). Allow nighttime temperatures to drop to 70°F (21°C). Keep humidity between 45–60%, and provide a humid hide or moss area during shedding cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer frozen-thawed rodents approximately 1.25× the width of the snake’s mid-body. Feed juveniles every 7–10 days and adults every 10–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snakes are calm, curious, and easy to maintain. They thrive with consistent handling, stable environmental conditions, and structured feeding routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tessera Charcoal het. Fire Corn Snake is both visually sophisticated and genetically versatile. When paired with other Fire carriers or visual morphs, it can produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eTessera Fire Charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eBlizzard-based combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e with enhanced warmth and depth. This morph serves as a strong foundation for advanced silver or ghost-line breeding projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3305\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3355\"\u003eTessera (Dominant):\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces a crisp, continuous dorsal stripe and symmetrical side markings.\u003cbr data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3457\"\u003eCharcoal (Recessive):\u003c\/strong\u003e Removes red and yellow pigmentation, creating silver, grey, and white colouration.\u003cbr data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003ehet. Fire (Recessive Carrier):\u003c\/strong\u003e Carries one copy of the Fire gene, which lightens tones and enriches red or orange hues when visual. (“het” is short for \u003cem data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003eheterozygous\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning one copy is carried but not expressed.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3769\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3806\"\u003eGenetic Combination Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3903\"\u003eThe Tessera Charcoal het. Fire Corn Snake expresses two visible traits and carries a third:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"4241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3930\"\u003eTessera (Dominant):\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates organized dorsal and side striping, emphasizing balance and symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4038\"\u003eCharcoal (Recessive):\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces a soft, silvery-grey appearance with minimal pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4145\"\u003ehet. Fire (Recessive Carrier):\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides potential for enhanced colour warmth in offspring when paired with compatible mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4535\"\u003eTogether, these genetics create a refined, monochromatic Corn Snake with smooth striping and cool, smoky tones. The Tessera Charcoal het. 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